After a while, he said in a teasing tone, "Missing me so soon, huh?"
Selina was speechless.
She knew that it was hard for Matthew to change his true nature. He would flirt whenever he had a chance.
"I'm not here to see you," Selina said directly. She continued, "I'm here to see my friend."
Matthew looked at Selina doubtfully.
Selina licked her dry lips and said, "She is now an employee in your company. So, I'm here to look for her. Don't ask too many questions. It's something personal."
Matthew felt disappointed.
After a while, he said, "Okay then."
Selina nodded and said, "Can you help me to find someone? I have to ask where my friend is."
Selina didn't ask Matthew directly. Firstly, the main reason why she had had a conflict with Caroline was because of Matthew. Therefore, she couldn't let Matthew bring her to see Caroline. Otherwise, this would drive Caroline up the wall.
Secondly, Matthew was the president of the company. Matthew had probably never even heard Caroline's name, let alone known where she was.
Matthew once again tried to respect Selina.
He found a female employee for Selina. He didn't ask anything and went back straight back to his office.
After telling the female staff Caroline's name, the staff looked for more information. Then, the staff showed Selina the way to Caroline's office.
Both of them arrived at a large office. There were several employees sitting inside. The female employee walked to a desk and said something to another employee. Then, the employee stood up.
She was Caroline.
Seeing Caroline, Selina's breathing became more rapid.
Caroline, who was dressed in a black suit, walked to the entrance of the office. She was shocked when she saw Selina.
After that, she looked at Selina with hatred.
She said coldly, "What are you doing here?"
Selina took a deep breath and said, "I want to have a talk with you."
"I don't have anything to talk about with you," Caroline rejected Selina firmly.
However, Selina did not give up at this time.
Previously, Caroline refused to talk to Selina when she tried to explain the situation to her. As a result, Selina had been disheartened. She had given up on giving an explanation.
However, Selina had now made up her mind to clear things up with Caroline. She would try her best even though Caroline kept on rejecting her.
"Caroline, I've purposely come to the Perry Group to look for you. Do you think I would leave easily?" Selina said firmly.
Caroline was stunned. Then, she frowned and spoke.
"That's right. Well, since you're here now, I would like to hear what you're going to say to me."
Both of them walked to the office pantry.
Selina told Caroline everything that had happened.
Selina was quite nervous and ashamed. She stammered and couldn't speak coherently. In the end, she managed to make everything clear.
Caroline's expression showed multiple changes as she listened to Selina's story.
After Selina had finished talking, Caroline said, "Selina, do you think I'm a fool?"
Selina was taken aback.
Caroline continued, "Did you think that I'd believe such a bizarre story? Do you think you're a good actor? Do you think I'm that stupid?"
Selina was filled with anger.
She had spent such a long time explaining things to Caroline. However, Caroline didn't believe a single word.
Selina said angrily, "Caroline, think about it carefully, I'd think of a more realistic story if I wanted to make things up. Just like what you said, this is way too bizarre. If I wanted to lie, why would I make up such a bizarre story?"
"Also, you always think I am making fun of you. But, there's no need for me to make fun of you. Haven't you thought about this?"
Caroline's emotions were affected.
After a moment, she suddenly stood up and said, "I have to leave first. I still have work to do."
Selina was disappointed.
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